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14. NUMERIC DATA PROCESSOR
The ZT 8904 includes a socket at location U26 designed to accept an 80387 numeric
data processor. The numeric data processor extends the CPU instruction set to include
trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions.
Adding a numeric data processor increases the application performance by as much as
10% on Whetstone and Livermore benchmarks. The numeric data processors qualified
to work in the ZT 8904 are listed below. Note that neither of these devices meet the
extended temperature requirements of the ZT 89CT04.
Manufacturer
Part Number
Intel
BOX387SX-33
IIT
387SX-33
To install the 80387, make sure the pin 1 indicator lines up with the pin 1 indicator of the
socket. Apply an even downward pressure until the 80387 is completely seated in the
socket. Install jumper W8.